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Schulich Grad Finds Her Calling In Customer Business Development At P&G
Cassandra Jowett
As a second-year Marketing and Strategy student at York University's Schulich School of Business, Ashni Raythatha was facing endless...
A Career In Beer: Life As A Molson Coors Sales Merchandiser
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As if working in the beer industry wasn't already exciting enough, Mila Cormack says the most memorable experience in her career with...
Recruiter Tips: How To Score A Sales Job At Softchoice
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Its the paradox that new grads face again and again: "entry level" roles that require a few years of work experience. What? How...

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From Academic Probation To Co-op Student Of The Year
Sam Sim
For someone who had no interest in pursuing a business career, winning a national award for his work at a marketing agency is an...
Former Account Executive Heading Up New Retail Solutions Team At LightSpeed
Cassandra Jowett
Originally, Dawson College Commerce graduateJulian Teixeira was only supposed to work as a temporary Account Executive at retail...
Behind The Keyboard With A Retail Social Media Manager
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We all know that one person who seems to do nothing but post Facebook updates and tweet whatever random thought pops into mind. (Wed...
5 Easy Ways To Up-Sell At Your Retail Job Without Being Pushy
Christina Pellegrini
Youve probably dealt with pushy retail salespeople before. The ones who make you feel uncomfortable because they keep asking you to...
How To Get Software Experience Without Buying Costly Programs
Daniel Moore
Last summer, I saw a job ad with a list of responsibilities that almost made me refresh the job board menu without a second thought....
Marketing Yourself 101: What Makes You So Special?
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What makes you different? Everyone is unique, individual, distinctive, inimitable or whatever word you want to use. But what sets you...
Did You Know? College Pro President Rodney Larmand Started As A Franchise Manager
Cassandra Jowett
Most students summer jobs are pretty much the same. You show up. You put in your hours. You go home. And then you do it all again the...
Training And Development At EF Educational Tours Canada
Cassandra Jowett
Training and development is an important aspect of your career and it's essential that you choose an employer that will support you every...
She's The Boss: Talking With A College Pro Franchise Manager
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When Nicole Gallop first learned about College Pro through her older brothers involvement with the company, she had no idea that same...
Want To Work For A Global PR Firm? Here's What You Need To Know
Adam Weitner
Working for a major public relations firm definitely has its perks. You get to collaborate with some incredibly talented people (i.e.,...
I Never Thought I'd End Up In A Sales Job, But Now I Love It
Valerie Aguiar
When I graduated from university, I had a pretty piece of paper which stated that I had a BBA. What I didnt have was a job. I...
Infographic: Social Media Guidelines For Student And New Grad Job Seekers
Cassandra Jowett
Should you or shouldnt you? Friend, follow or connect with your boss and co-workers online, that is. In some ways, it could help...
Communications Grad Gets Creative In A Sales Support Job
Kleine Achiles
After graduating in June 2011 with a degree in professional writing and communications from the University of Toronto, while working...
Average Starting Salaries For New Grad Jobs In Sales And Marketing, 2012 Edition
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As a student or new grad, theres already enough things you need to know. Between Isaac Newtons birth date and memorizing the...
UTM Grad Got Her Dream Marketing Job Through A Contract Position
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I planned to grab coffee with Tara Robertson on a chilly Saturday afternoon, but some last-minute things came up, so we settled for a...
How To Write A Marketing Resume That Gets Noticed
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When writing a resume for a student or entry level marketing job, think of yourself as the product youre trying to sell. After all, as...
How To Break Into Marketing Without A Business Degree
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"You're an artsie, you're an artsie, you're an artsie overjoyed ...but you'll always be an artsie and you'll never be employed!"...
What's The Difference Between Sales And Business Development Jobs?
Herbert Lui
Theres an extremely important function in a business that has gained a lot more prominence in companies today. The words business...
3 Tips To Help You Rock Your Next Marketing Job Interview
Sam Sim
Interviews can be a nerve-wracking event. I think most people can agree with that statement. But theyre especially stressful when its...
Resume Help: 4 Ways To Sell Yourself In A Sales Resume
Leah Ruehlicke
If youre looking to enter the sales industry, your first task will be effectively "selling yourself" in your resume. After all, if you...
How I Survived A Retail Marketing Internship With A Book Publisher
Arina Kharlamova
Last year, in February, my best friend pointed me to a retail marketing internship at a publisher, and I knew I had to apply even if:...
Queen's Commerce Grad Finds A Variety Of Roles In Bell's Graduate Leadership Program
Christina Pellegrini
Imagine starting a new job every four to eight months. Thats exactly what Justin Abraham, a 23-year-old graduate of Queens...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Part-Time Job
Michelle Circosta
One of the biggest challenges students must face is balancing time and effort between short-term and long-term goals. Many choose to...
New Grad Uses Public Outreach Fundraising Experience To Hatch A Non-Profit Career
Hayley Mullen
Being a face-to-face fundraiser teaches you a lot of things - working as part of ateam, setting and meeting targets, and how to develop...
Make Money While Making A Difference: Working As A Public Outreach Fundraiser
Hayley Mullen
When most students think of getting a part-time job during the school year, they picture themselves serving coffee, folding clothes or...
A Day In The Life: Public Outreach Fundraisers
Cassandra Jowett
Public Outreach Fundraisers start their days much like the rest of the working world: they wake up, shower, eat breakfast, brush their...
An Inside Look At Just-Eat Canada's Culture And Career Opportunities
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Just-Eat Canada is well known for its unique workplace culture and career opportunities: it's fun and casual but extremely productive,...
Marketing Scholarships For Students In Canada
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Pursuing post-secondary education will inevitably bump up your brainpower and bump down your bank account. The idea of student debt is...
My Telecommuting Internship: Eight Months In The Virtual Workplace
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Say hello to the future! No more 1.5 hour commute times, no more 6 a.m. alarms, and (finally) no more snoozing on the subway. Theres...
From Summer Student To Manager: Career Growth At Bayer CropScience
Cassandra Jowett
Bayer CropScience's Summer Associate program offers four- to six-month employment opportunities across Canada beginning May of each year....
Why Students And New Grads Love Working At Bayer CropScience
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On a recent visit to Saskatchewan, TalentEgg stopped by the Bayer CropScience Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation just outside of...
A Sales Job With A Twist: P&G's Customer Business Development Careers
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Like commerce students across Canada, recent Queens University commerce graduate Jane Traversy had many potential career options to...
Tour Manager Jobs: Fueling A Passion For Travel
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Ones destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.Henry Miller If you stand by this mantra and feel eager to expose...
Office Hours: Learn About Student And Entry Level Jobs At Softchoice
Taryn Fahey
Office Hours is an hour-long, live Q&A with industry eggs-perts for TalentEgg members only. Students and recent grads are invited to...
A Day In The Life Of An Entry Level Field Sales Representative At TTi
Cassandra Jowett
If you've ever used a power tool or vacuum cleaner, there's a good chance it was one of TTi's many brands: Milwaukee, Ryobi, Homelite,...
Industrial Technology Grad Hatches Sales Career With Home Improvement Leader TTi
Cassandra Jowett
ForIndustrialTechnology grad Patrick Shum, the perfect entry level job involves working with both technology and people - a unique mix he...
Social Media Never Sleeps, But I Do
Christina Pellegrini
Why my part-time employment status poses a threat to my success in social media marketing Few things matter more in social media...
How To Safely Use Social Media At Work
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Don't worry about minimizing that Facebook or Twitter page that's been open on your computer every time your boss walks by. It turns...
Cool Career Perks: Travelling Around The World With EF Education First
Cassandra Jowett
Is "international travel" an unreasonable requirement for a new grad to have when selecting an employer? Not if you start your career...
Do You Have What It Takes To Work As A Social Media Or Community Manager?
Justine Abigail Yu
Congratulations! You've just chosen quite possibly one of the most exciting and unconventional career paths currently out there. Just...
Behind The Scenes With 3 Recent Grads At EF Education First
Cassandra Jowett
When TalentEgg visited EF Education First's head office in downtown Toronto to go behind the scenes with recent grad employees Megan...
Office Hours: Learn About Student And Entry Level Jobs At Molson Coors
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Office Hours is an hour-long, live Q&A with industry eggs-perts for TalentEgg members only. Students and recent grads are invited to...
Ambitious Public Outreach Fundraiser Reaches Senior-Level Role By Age 23
Cassandra Jowett
When Marisa Tran (far right) finished high school, a friend told her about the opportunity to work as a Professional Fundraiser with...
A Day In The Life: 3 Junior Sales Representatives At LightSpeed
Cassandra Jowett
Sometimes, walking through a potential employer's door can be the most important part of your job search. Concordia University...
How To Ace The Application And Interview: Tips From Grads At EF Education First
Cassandra Jowett
Getting a job these days is all about fit. You might be competing against dozens or even hundreds of other applicants who have similar...
How'd He Do It? Tips From A 2011 MasterCard Canada Intern
Cassandra Jowett
This time last year, MasterCard Canada embarked on the first ever "social interview" to find summer interns. Using an interactive call...
Inside The Recruitment Process At EF Education First
Cassandra Jowett
Carrie Bedesky is the Recruitment Co-ordinator at EF Education First in Toronto. Carrie is a recent grad herself - after completing a...
A Day In The Life: Tour Manager And Customer Service Rep At EF Education First
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These are not your average sales or customer service jobs. At EF Education First, they're all about helping teachers and students...
IMBA Grad Starts His Online Marketing Career With Canadian Tech Company Kobo
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Think you have to go to Silicon Valley to start your career with a young, fast-growing technology company? Not if you work at Kobo,...
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As a Graphic Designer working in the field for almost two years now, I am constantly looking back to see the progression Ive made from...
A Day In The Life: Procter & Gamble Customer Business Development Account Manager
Cassandra Jowett
Being a Customer Business Development (CBD) Account Manager at Procter & Gamble is different than most sales jobs at other companies....
Behind The Scenes With 3 Kraft Interns
Cassandra Jowett
TalentEgg visited Kraft's Canadian corporate headquarters in Toronto to interview three students who completed internships with Kraft...
Start Your Marketing Career With A Post-Graduate Certificate Like This Laurier Grad
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A blend of sales, communications and business development, marketing is becoming an increasingly popular career choice. It's a very...
What Are The Most In Demand Marketing Skills?
Kathy Ho
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Building Your Personal Brand For A Career In Sales And Marketing
Chelsea Newton
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Average Starting Salaries For New Grad Jobs In Sales And Marketing
Vicky Tobianah
Whether you're a student interested in pursuing a sales and marketing career, or a new grad looking to find out how much you can expect...
How To Succeed In Sales: Tips From A Softchoice Sales Rep And Manager
Cassandra Jowett
Most new grads have a tough time picturing themselves in sales, even though there is the opportunity to work with some of Canadas top...
Q&A With A Procter & Gamble Assistant Brand Manager
Cassandra Jowett
Stephanie Tacconelli, a 2010 graduate from the commerce program at Queen's University, originally became interested in working as...
McGill Arts Grad Climbs From Junior Sales Rep To Sales Manager In Four Years At LightSpeed
Cassandra Jowett
When you're first starting your career, there's a lot of talk about starting at the bottom of the ladder and working your way up ....
All About Guerrilla Marketing: The New Kid On The Block
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Has anyone ever handed you a flyer, a sample, or a product in a public place, or have you ever seen a stream team perform a public stunt...
How To Work In Marketing Without A Marketing Degree
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A 2001 study revealed that a career in marketing does not depend on earning a marketing degree but more on your skills and networking...
There's No Career More Rewarding Than Sales, Says Recent UWO Finance Grad
Cassandra Jowett
Brandon Lewi (who got his job through TalentEgg!) says he gets daily satisfaction from his job and he doesn't think there's a more...
Everything You Need To Know About Careers In Sales
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A career in sales can mean you're working behind the scenes, or upfront as a representative for a company. Most businesses depend on...
Resume Tips: How To Write The Perfect Sales Resume
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Xerox Recruitment Specialist Amelia Bourbonnais typically reads at least 30 to 50 resums per week, so she knows what she likes....
3 New Jobs In Internet Marketing And Sales, And How You Can Get One
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Most businesses can't afford to not have a website or social media presence in this day and age. With the increasing need to reach...
Graphic Designer Says The Best Part Of A Career In Marketing Is Working With People
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Dan Ioanitescu is a Graphic Designer on the Corporate Marketing Team at Softchoice in Toronto. He's responsible for creating artwork for...
A Sales Career With Xerox Is Like Running Your Own Small Business
Cassandra Jowett
Starting a sales career at a company like Xerox Canada is like running your own small business with the support an international brand,...
Determine Your Own Pay With A Career In Sales
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Braden Staranchuk says one of the best parts about a career in sales is that the sky is the limit in terms of how much money you can...

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